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Take Control of Your Career Launch

We empower college students to stand out with professional branding, strategic outreach, and expert guidance to land your dream job.
Crafted Professional Profiles
AI-Powered Outreach
Strategic Networking
Interview & Salary Negotiation
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Career launchpad
Unlike traditional career services, PrepU focuses on what truly matters: positioning you for success in a competitive job market.
Career Launchpad
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Closing Career Gaps

Bridging the Gap Between Education and Employment

We help you bridge the gap between education and employment, providing the tools and support you need to land your first job

Personalized Career Support

PrepU offers personalized career support that goes beyond university guidance, helping you navigate your path with ease.
Career Support

Job-Ready Resources

Gain access to expert tools, strategies, and insights designed to give you a competitive edge in the job market.
Job Resources

PrepU isn't just a job search. It's your career launchpad.

While others wait for opportunities, we proactively position, connect, and engage with employers on your behalf—transforming you from average applicant to recognized talent.
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Professional Profiles
Build your professional brand
With expertly optimized LinkedIn profiles, resumes, and personal websites that capture employer attention.
AI Outreach
Reach hundreds of potential employers
Through AI-powered targeted outreach campaigns that work while you focus on your studies.
Networking
Engage strategically with target companies
As we create recognition with hiring managers before you ever apply.
Interview
Enter every meeting prepared to impress
Master the informational interview process and secure your ideal job with comprehensive research packets and expert coaching.
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Plan Your Success

Your Strategic Path to Career Success

Optimize your profile, connect with decision-makers, build your network, and get expert support to land and excel in your first role.
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Position

Stand out in a competitive job market by optimizing your professional profiles and creating personalized brand microsites that showcase your unique strengths and qualifications.
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Reach

Connect directly with decision-makers at your target companies through AI-powered, strategic outreach campaigns designed to get your profile noticed by the right people at the right time.
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Engage
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Engage

Cultivate employer relationships through expert-managed interactions that transform you from unknown applicant to recognized talent—creating visibility with decision-makers before you apply.
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PREPARE

From acing interviews to securing job offers, we provide hands-on support and expert guidance at every step to ensure you succeed in landing and excelling in your first role.
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Job Market Update

The Gaps in College Career Support

PrepU bridges the gap with personalized guidance, practical tools, and a focus on what really matters—like building a standout LinkedIn profile and real-world career skills.
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Navigate a Broken Job Market.

For the first time since 1980, grads face higher unemployment than the general population — 6% vs. 4.2%.
— Barron’s
Entry-level hiring is down 23% since 2020, while applications per job are up 30%.
— Bloomberg
Unemployment for young men aged 20–24 has reached 9.6%, nearly double the national average.
— CNN
One-third of "entry-level" jobs now require prior experience.
— Bloomberg
The New York Fed reports 41.2% underemployment for recent grads in Q1 2025.
— New York Fed
Many grads are applying to 300–450+ jobs with no results.
— CNN
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Prep U Podcast

The story behind PrepU and how we're revolutionizing career launches

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Choosing Career Path

Not Sure Which Career is Right for You? Start Here.

Still figuring out your career path? DiscoverU pairs you 1:1 with a career coach and uses advanced assessments to identify your best-fit careers and jumpstart your job search—all in just 4 weeks.
Discover Your Ideal Career Path
Discover Your Strengths
Complete a powerful assessment to uncover your natural talents, values, and interests—so you can focus on what truly drives and fulfills you.
Personalized roadmap
Go beyond generic quizzes—use research-backed tools to understand your natural fit, values, and work style.
Clear and Actionable Plan
In just 4 weeks, walk away with a clear, actionable plan tailored to your ideal path—based on you and the market.
1:1 career coaching
Get expert guidance through personalized sessions with a pro who helps you decode your strengths and define your direction.
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Questions Answered

Frequently asked questions

Answers to Common Questions About Our Mission and Work and Quick Guide to Our Programs and Processes
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How is PrepU different from my university's career center?
What does PrepU actually do for me?
How much time will I need to commit to this process?
How is PrepU different from Handshake?
When should I start working with PrepU?
How do you measure results, and what can I expect?
Will PrepU work for my specific major?
How is PrepU different from using LinkedIn and applying to jobs myself?
Do I need previous work experience for PrepU to be effective?
Can PrepU help me find internships, not just full-time jobs?

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Unlike traditional career services, PrepU focuses on what truly matters: positioning you for success in a competitive job market.
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